Slideshows: North America

Hawaii's stunning beauty is no secret – nowhere else in the United States boasts the combination of white-sand beaches, lush green landscapes, pounding surf, and rich culture of these far-flung Pacific islands. Get a taste for what awaits with our Hawaii slideshow. See Slideshow

One of the last, hidden gems of the North Atlantic, the rugged Canadian province of Nova Scotia is dotted with the same sort of quiet, picturesque fishing villages people fell in love with in Maine decades ago (before the outlet malls moved in). See Slideshow

Fueled by Art Basel, Miami's red-hot art and design scene has taken up residence in a warehouse district west of South Beach. John Loomis photographs some of the best galleries and design stores in and around Wynwood. See Slideshow

Far-flung Maui has long been revered as a pure and pristine getaway. Photographer Thayer Allyson Gowdy explored the peaks, valleys, and beaches of this mystical island to reveal the secrets that will make your soul say aloha! See Slideshow

Welcome to sunny Palm Springs, CA, home of L.A. escapees, plush but reasonably priced resorts, and a whimsical mid-century flair found nowhere else. Join Misha Gravenor as he photographs three of our favorite hotels in the Shangri-La of the desert: The Parker, The Century, and Del Marcos. See Slideshow